EssexRL Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I know its not over quite yet but what the hell - let's have a list of positive things you've enjoyed about this season. For me... 1. Going to Barcelona for the Catalan v Wigan game 2. The growth in women's RL 3. Getting my partner to go along to a couple of games 4. The brilliant LD and PD games 5. Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 London confounding the critics and providing a relegation battle that was a great watch for a neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 53 minutes ago, EssexRL said: I know its not over quite yet but what the hell - let's have a list of positive things you've enjoyed about this season. For me... 1. Going to Barcelona for the Catalan v Wigan game 2. The growth in women's RL 3. Getting my partner to go along to a couple of games 4. The brilliant LD and PD games 5. Toronto I’m with you on 1,2,4 and 5 (I’m sure 3 was lovely) and a Salford win on Saturday would top the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 There are plenty, but some I can immediately think of in addition to the above: Gelling sitting with a young fan in the stand at Widnes (its the small things that count) Chris Hill finally putting a cork in it after the Catalans game (just getting back to playing rugby) York's performance after their promotion Westerman's knee (can you imagine that in ANY other sport?) and (coming up next weekend) The Reggae Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Things I have enjoyed this season: 1. The surprisingly large away support at most London games in Ealing. First prize to Hull FC, who weren’t the most numerous but were the loudest with ‘Old Faithful’ and ‘We’ve Got Albert Kelly’ etc. They rocked it. Shame about their team. 2. The rebirth of Salford led by Jackson Hastings - a star on and off the pitch. 3. Saints’ speed, execution, and speed of execution. 4. The Fab Four at Canberra and in particular John Bateman teaching the Aussies how rugby league should be played. 5. The clampdown on gamesmanship at the ruck following a particularly chronic Catalans game in Perpignan and the immediate improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Widnes fans helping to save the club. Not getting relegated, despite the twelve point deduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The NRL has been superb, again. State of Origin. It’s always brilliant. Tommy Trbojevic was immense in Origin II, James Maloney was excellent and Gagai’s two late tries in the opener. Cooper Cronk bowing out the champion he is. The top two of the Championship being Toronto and Toulouse. York’s season after promotion in 2018. West Wales winning a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Whippet13 said: Westerman's knee (can you imagine that in ANY other sport?) I have played this to so many people.... Great watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Rover Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The rugby played by Saints this year Salford reaching the Grand Final York finishing third after promotion last year London putting up such a fight in the relegation battle The growth of the Womens, LD and PD games Keinhorsts last minute winner v Hull FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 New SL finalist Newtown winning state and national Toronto winning Toulouse and York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Here's a few, and I know partisan loyalty may see you disgreeing with some of them, but what the hell: Salford's fairytale. London Broncos' almost-fairytale, the ending partially made up for by the immense team spirit. St Helens being as exhilaratingly lethal as I've seen since the Long/Martyn era. Wigan's fightback from the early season doldrums. Leeds doing the same, to some extent. Both interesting, to see a major club rebuild itself, and occasionally take wrong turns. Canberra's poms. A exciting Challenge Cup Final. OurLeague and Twitch live streams, making it harder and harder to tear yourself away from the TV on a weekend. Women's RL getting some traction, both in the stands and in viewing accessibility. Wheelchair RL doing the same. Adam Hills getting the word out to loads of social media followers about PDRL. Toronto getting to SL in just three years. Hearing the guy behind Newcastle Thunder talk about measured, sensible growth and taking the long view. Looking forward to the international season. Red Star Belgrade getting a go in the Cup. Bradford v Leeds in the Cup. What an occasion, what an atmosphere! Straight relegation being as down-to-the-wire and exciting as the Middle Eight deciders of previous years. Newcastle being announced as the Magic venue for next year. Lam, Price and Holbrook playing up to the big screen. Barcelona (let's draw a veil over the rest of the Catalans' season, okay?) Patrick Ah Van's selfless gesture of playing for nothing. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiedean Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Would add to the above. Impressive seasons at Fev and Leigh. Both clubs can be rightly proud of their efforts on and off the field, from a precarious beginning, to be more than competitive. Swinton finishing mid-table. Quality social media. Newcastle development work. Quietly building attendances and the Community game. Magic back at St James'. A sensible decision shock. Toronto accepted into SL. Would have been crazy not to, but this is RL after all! Edit. Futtocks got a couple of them in first. Oh. And 4000 at a Turkish domestic game. Flew a bit under the radar as we saw nearly 10k in Canada. But, if one takes a step back, and thinks back only 5 years, both of them are bloody remarkable. Whitehaven too. A surprise winner of L1. Suddenly Cumbria's elite side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtheborder Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 One of my favourite things about this season has been Bradford and Halifax getting so far in the Challenge Cup - also seeing the youngsters at Wigan emerge in what was a tough season, especially at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeHearts Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 15 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: London confounding the critics and providing a relegation battle that was a great watch for a neutral. And most importantly not killing the relegated club in the process!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Having a team to watch in Bradford. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzzystuff Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 there have been many this year haven't there. overall seems the most positive year in my RL lifetime (3 years) West Wales getting a victory was great. York making the playoffs. CC runs by Champ Clubs London's run against the odds Salfords amazing story The coverage of Champ & League 1 games on our league app Barcelona game Wolfpack promotion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Yes lots of good points here . I’d second the quick action to stop all the conning for penalties and amateur theatricals around the ruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexRL Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 18 hours ago, Northern Eel said: I’m with you on 1,2,4 and 5 (I’m sure 3 was lovely) and a Salford win on Saturday would top the lot. Re 3. One game with her was Skolars draw with Cougars which was an extraordinary game in the midst of a hurricane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 17 hours ago, dixiedean said: And 4000 at a Turkish domestic game. I appear to have missed this news somehow - where, when and who was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Let's see: Salford in final Toronto promotion York Barcelona Putting 56 points on KR Relegation battle London middle finger to critics Rise of women's game Salford winning grand final (I hope) England v Jamaica Return of GB Its been a great season and rugby league in general has been the winner I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Best things about this season every game played in all divisions every team that played in all divisions every player that played in all divisions every fan that went to matches in all divisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexRL Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Whippet13 said: I appear to have missed this news somehow - where, when and who was it? There was a thread and video last week. Couldn’t believe it! Defo one to add to highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Oldham a great club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I did my grade 2 coaching certificate there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, fighting irish said: I did my grade 2 coaching certificate there. Have you defrosted yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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